HCPSSNews Stories
ARL Team Places 2nd in 2021 National Personal Finance Challenge
June 14th, 2021
The Academy of Finance team from the HCPSS Applications and Research Laboratory (ARL) ranked as first runner-up in this year’s National Personal Finance Challenge. The team earned second place in showcasing their understanding of an essential life skill: how to manage money, whether you have a lot of it or not much at all.
Centennial HS Teacher Named 2021 Maryland Language Teacher of the Year
June 14th, 2021
Centennial High School world language teacher Hui Liang was recently named this year’s Maryland Language Teacher of the Year by the Maryland Foreign Language Association. Liang has been teaching high school Chinese language for 24 years.
Wilde Lake HS Teacher Wins 2021 STEM Educator of the Year
June 14th, 2021
Wilde Lake High School science teacher and instructional team leader Jamie Proctor was recently named a STEM Educator of the Year by the Maryland Tech Council.
HCPSS Seeks Members for Academic Calendar Planning Committee, Apply by June 25, 2021
June 11th, 2021
The Howard County Public School System invites citizens to take an active role in developing the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic calendars. Meetings will be held virtually from 6–8 p.m. on July 14, 21, and 28 and August 4, 11, and 18, 2021. Committee members are expected to attend and participate in all meetings.
HCPSS Seeks Members for Student Representation Policy Advisory Committee, Apply by June 24, 2021
June 10th, 2021
HCPSS is currently seeking candidates for membership on the advisory committee for the revision of Policy 2010 Student Representation. This committee will include at least one member representing the general resident stakeholder group. Members of this committee attend 3-4 meetings to discuss and make policy recommendations to the Superintendent.
Community Use of School Facilities Reopening Updates, June 9, 2021
June 9th, 2021
HCPSS has updated its schedule for community usage of school facilities for childcare, school-related support groups (PTAs, booster clubs, etc), and Howard County Government and nonprofit organization events.
Growing Organic Farming Awareness at Folly Quarter
June 3rd, 2021
Folly Quarter Middle School eighth grader Ishaan Busireddy is revitalizing Folly Quarter’s greenhouse. He aims to promote awareness with students and families about organic agriculture and sustainability.
2021-2022 School Start and End Times
May 28th, 2021
The school bell schedule will return to the original, pre-COVID schedule for the 2021-2022 school year.
Seven HCPSS Students Honored with 2021 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
May 28th, 2021
Seven HCPSS high school students received national medals this year from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The awards program is the nation’s longest-running and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens.
First Year Hammond HS Dance Teacher Receives 2021 State Award
May 28th, 2021
Kerry Johnson, dance teacher at Hammond High School, recently received the 2021 Emerging Leader Award from the Maryland Dance Education Association.